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Discover true freedom when you skipper your own boat around the 74 Whitsunday Islands. No licence is required to charter, just some basic boat handling experience or a willingness to learn. Get your crew together, choose a boat and you’re on your...more

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Hours Today: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Suggested duration: More than 3 hours

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Abell Point Marina | Shop 10, Airlie Beach, Queensland 4802, Australia

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Jason v

2

Reviewed 1 week ago

10 Day Bareboat Yatch Hire

We hired "Mandala" for a 10 day family holiday. The staff especially Mel was so helpful in the planning and booking of our trip. Ed was great during our morning briefing which was informative,practical and crucial to ensure a great holiday. Mandala was everything you...More

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Date of experience: March 2019

Thank Jason v

Wow! What a wonderful review! It is so great to hear that you and your family had such a memorable time out on the beautiful Mandala. The adventure of exploring the Whitsundays is definitely one that should be done where you determine where you'll go...More

TalaEve

Airlie Beach, Australia

1

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Exploring the Whitsunday’s in luxury

My family (of four) and I had such an amazing trip out on Mandala. The vessel has the interior of a five star hotel and a spacious saloon which was great. The Whitsunday islands didn’t disappoint as the sun was always out and the water...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank TalaEve

Thank you for the lovely review! It is so great to hear that you loved Mandala so much and that you were accompanied by the constant sunshine as well as the treat of a pod of dolphins. Thank you on behalf of the team here...More

margoh931

Greenwich, Australia

1

Reviewed 28 January 2019 via mobile

Vela Perfecta

Best holiday ever, so much fun being so close to fish snorkeling. Children loved it. Thank you Ed best Skipper.More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank margoh931

Thank you for the lovely review, Wow! It's so great to hear that you had such an amazing holiday and that the kids loved exploring the reefs of the Whitsundays and all the amazing animals. I'll be sure to let Ed know of his praises,...More

Climber41711606451

1

Reviewed 25 January 2019

Yaminda hire

Great experience from start to finish, CYA has a great, dedicated staff that will do everything to make sure you’re holiday is fun and safe, I highly recommend them.More

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Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Climber41711606451

Thank you for the wonderful review! We pride ourselves on customer service and our staff's dedication to our charterers. It's so awesome to hear that we could make your holiday as fun and safe as possible and we cannot wait to welcome back to the...More

Paul w

Macclesfield, United Kingdom

75

Reviewed 23 January 2019 via mobile

Sailing Yacht LeiZar - lovely boat, solid reliable friendly service

I’m as professional skipper of 10 years teaching experience. I say this only to make the point I have many years experience of chartering, when I’m with family and friends. Charter Yachts Australia are a very professional outfit. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The...More

Date of experience: January 2019

Thank Paul w

Wow! Thank you so much for the amazing review! It's awesome to know that our briefing process is one of the best you've encountered. We'll be sure to make certain that Ed hears of his praise, and that of our office staff as well. As...More

Culture447907

1

Reviewed 11 January 2019

Charter yachts- fantastic service from start to finish

Friendly and efficient throughout the experience. They helped make our holiday a great success, no request was ever too difficult and they were full of helpful suggestions. This culture related to all the staff whether the office staff, the radio communications or the briefing skipper....More

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Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Culture447907

Thank you for such a wonderful review! The crew here are so stoked to know that we helped create such a great experience for you guys. We always make sure we're just a radio's call when help is needed! Thank you again for the kind...More

Happiness43871584606

1

Reviewed 10 January 2019

Great charter on Reflections

We really enjoyed our time on our Charter Yacht. Everything was exactly as described and the people at Charter Yachts Australia were a pleasure to deal with. The boat was great value, however, some of the add ons which come from a different company (fishing...More

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Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Happiness43871584606

Thank you for the lovely review! It is so great to hear that you really enjoyed your time out on Reflections and that she met your every standard. The crew here love to hear when they've improved your charter, we always strive to make sure...More

carolmL5814HA

176

Reviewed 10 January 2019

Great service!

Our captain Peter and our chef Mardi went out of their way to look after us.The sailing was great but we did not realise that the area within which we were allowed to sail was quite limited. Peter is a very experienced sailor and handled...More

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Date of experience: January 2019

Thank carolmL5814HA

Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad to hear that you had a great time sailing on Leizar with Peter and Mardi. All of our charter vessels are given a specific area in which to travel, allowing all guests...More

Amanda C

22

Reviewed 16 December 2018 via mobile

Bare boat charter

We have just returned from a week’s charter on Yaminda. What a wonderful experience! Charter Yachts Australia was great to deal with. Despite the threat of a cyclone, we managed to have an awesome time, always feeling supported by the team on land. This is...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank Amanda C

It is so great to hear that you had such a wonderful time out on Yaminda, I hope the whole family was able to get involved and learn to sail, those cyclone winds are good for something! Here at Charter Yachts Australia we strive to...More

James W

21

Reviewed 13 December 2018

Another fantastic Whitsunday trip with Charter Yachts Australia

This was the second time my family have hired a bareboat yacht with CYA. Last year we took Jasambri II out, and this year Baronga. CYA run a fantastic service. The boats have been really well appointed and the communication and assistance during the trip...More

Date of experience: December 2018

Thank James W

Wow! Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We always get excited when we see familiar faces returning to once again explore the riches of our beautiful Whitsundays. Despite the odd days of weather, we're so glad to hear that...More

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ebrad16

Is there a minimum night stay we are looking at 3 nights

28 October 2018|

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Hi ebrad16, To get the very best out of everything the Whitsundays has to offer a 5-night minimum is required. However we can look at 3-4 night charters if travelling within 14 days. To get more details and a customised... More